GitHub experienced a global outage of its various services due to a database infrastructure-related change that was rolled back. The Microsoft-owned code-hosting platform started experiencing issues just after 2300 UTC (1600 PT) and affected multiple public services, including GitHub Actions, pages, issues, pull requests, Copilot, Codespaces, packages, Git operations, and webhooks. The website displayed a … Read more
IntelOwl is an open-source threat intelligence management platform designed for large-scale analysis. It integrates various online analyzers and advanced malware analysis tools, providing comprehensive insights in one platform. The creator of IntelOwl, Matteo Lodi, recognized the need for a solution to automate workflows and streamline threat intelligence data extraction and analysis. After searching for existing … Read more
As a 3D printing enthusiast with a Creality K1 Max, I’ve had the pleasure of creating various objects that bring my imagination to life. However, there are certain things you should not attempt to print at home, no matter how tempting it may seem. Firstly, avoid printing functional helmets like bike or skateboarding helmets. While … Read more
NASA officials have put off making a decision on whether to bring the Starliner crew capsule back to Earth or extend its stay on the International Space Station until next year. The spacecraft, operated by Boeing, has been plagued by issues with its thrusters and helium leaks. The decision is pending a thorough investigation into … Read more
A new investigation by security researchers has revealed that Russia’s state security agency is launching increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks against US, European, and Russian civil society members. The attacks involve impersonating individuals who are personally close to the targets of the attacks, often using social engineering strategies and technical tactics. The investigation found that the … Read more
Imagine an “air cannon” that can shoot electromagnetic vortex rings, creating a perfect air vortex that travels gracefully through the air. This concept is no longer just a fascinating idea but a reality. Researchers have successfully developed an “electromagnetic vortex cannon” that directly emits electromagnetic vortex rings. Led by Associate Professor Ren Wang from the … Read more
A recent study on glass has found something astonishing – the movement of molecules within glass appears to be time-reversible, challenging our understanding of the second law of thermodynamics. This phenomenon suggests that the arrow of time, which always points forward in our experience, may not apply to certain materials. In contrast to other physical … Read more
Scientists have long understood the crucial role of protons in synaptic signaling, but a new study has shed light on their specific mechanism of action. Researchers from the labs of Teru Nakagawa and Ingo Greger discovered that a brief decrease in pH can lead to changes in the structure of AMPA receptors (AMPARs), thereby modulating … Read more
As the security community gathers at Black Hat, a glimpse inside the network operations center (NOC) reveals a sobering truth: even infosec professionals are guilty of poor security practices. According to James Pope, lead of the Black Hat SOC, many attendees were seen making mistakes on the conference Wi-Fi network. Pope reported seeing clear-text data … Read more
For decades, scientists have debated whether the human brain requires quantum processes to achieve cognition. A recent study from Shanghai University suggests that certain fatty structures in the brain may produce quantum entangled biphoton pairs, potentially aiding in synchronization across neurons. Scientists have long argued that the brain is too hot and messy for this … Read more